DS 3: Access / Proximity Keyless Entry and Start
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system.
It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking
simply by detecting the electronic key.
As long as the driver has the electronic key on
their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach
and locks when they walk away.
If the electronic key is present in an area between
2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more than 30
minutes, the system is deactivated to preserve
the battery.
Key recognition zones:

Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching the
vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the
vehicle).
Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle
(about 2 metres from the vehicle).
Zone C: automatic unlocking on approaching the
vehicle (between 1 and 2 metres from the vehicle).
The automatic functions are
configured
via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.
With the electronic key on their person, the driver
can also lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing
the retractable handles.
For more information on Retractable handles,
refer to the corresponding section.
Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance,
with the vehicle locked:
The direction indicators flash for approximately
10 seconds.
The door mirror spotlamps come on...
Selective unlocking (driver’s
door, boot) is
configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Selective unlocking is deactivated by default...
Other information:
The traction battery charge status and remaining
range are displayed continuously when the
vehicle is started.
With the ignition off,
opening the driver's
door activates the indicator.
Associated warning lamps
Two successive alert levels indicate that the
energy available has dropped to a low level:
1st level: Reserve
The state of charge of the
traction battery
is low...
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp...